Of Mice and Men Quizzes

Of Mice and Men Quiz 1

1 Why do George and Lennie leave the ranch in Weed?
Lennie and George were fired.

Lennie fought with the farmer's son-in-law.

Lennie was accused of rape.

Lennie killed the farmer's rabbit.
2 For what does Lennie ask that angers George?
Ketchup

Beans

A Puppy

Rabbits
3 According to George, why are he and Lennie different from other migrant laborers?
They are not lonely, for they have each other.

They cannot move from job to job as easily because of Lennie's disability.

They have a chance to fulfill their dream of owning land.

They don't have any responsibilities.
4 Which of the following does not foreshadow later events in the novel?
George tells Lennie where to hide if there is trouble.

George scolds Lennie for getting them fired from every job they have.

George talks about Aunt Clara.

George kills the mouse that he holds.
5 Which of the following does not describe Lennie?
Slow-witted

Forgetful

Innocent

Talkative
6 Which of the following is not significant about George's speech to Lennie?
The speech foreshadows George and Lennie's future together.

The speech demonstrates Lennie's fixation in simplistic pleasures.

George's dreams for the future contrast with their current situation.

George has given the speech many times, showing the tenacity with which they hold their dreams.
7 Which of the following is not a possible reason why the boss suspects George and Lennie?
George shows concern for Lennie.

Lennie appears foolish and dimwitted.

Lennie does not speak.

George gives an unsatisfactory answer why they are no longer in Weed.
8 Why does Curley dislike Lennie?
Lennie ogles his wife.

Curley is jealous of those who are bigger than he.

Lennie laughs at Curley.

The boss tells Curley to watch out for Lennie.
9 What is the significance of George's explanation that he and Lennie are cousins?
This lie alerts the boss that George and Lennie are trouble.

It explains why George cares for Lennie despite his apparent dislike for him.

They are in an environment in which two men can only behave kindly to one another if they have a tangible family connection.

He lies because Lennie believes that he is George's actual cousin.
10 What do the men think of Curley's Wife?
They think that she is a tart.

They suspect that she married Curley because she is pregnant.

They pity her for her marriage to Curley.

They think that she married Curley for money.
11 Which of the following does not describe Curley's Wife when she first enters the bunk house?
Seductive

Angry

Worried

Confrontational
12 Which of the following is not significant about George's story about the river?
It shows that Lennie is capable of self-inflicted violence.

It shows that Lennie will obey George unconditionally.

It shows that George is capable of cruelty toward Lennie.

It shows that Lennie is an innocent who does not know the consequences of his actions.
13 Which of the following is not an explanation for why Lennie and George travel together?
Lennie needs constant supervision.

George feels responsible for Lennie.

George fears becoming violent if left to himself.

Lennie is George's only surviving relative.
14 Which of the ranch workers has a dog that recently had a litter of puppies?
Candy

Carlson

Slim

Crooks
15 Which of these animals is not killed in the course of the story?
An old dog

A puppy

A rabbit

A mouse
16 Which of the following does not describe Candy?
passive

ill-tempered

dependent

malleable
17 Which of these comparisons between Candy and his dog does not hold true?
Candy and his dog are both outcasts.

Candy and his dog are both barely able to function without others' help.

Candy and his dog are both aged and decrepit.

Candy and his dog are both sacrificed when useless.
18 Why does Candy let Carlson shoot his dog?
Candy is pressured into letting Carlson shoot his dog.

Candy cannot afford the dog anymore.

Candy knows that his dog will only suffer if he lives.

Carlson offers Candy another dog.
19 Where does George go at night without Lennie?
to sleep with Curley's wife

a pool hall

a strip joint

a whorehouse
20 Which of the following characters does not remain at the farm at night?
Candy

Crooks

Lennie

Slim
21 What does Lennie do when Curley punches him?
He attempts to strange Curley.

He immediately crushes Curley's hand.

He does not fight back.

He begins to weep.
22 Which of the following is not a dangerous woman in the novel?
The 'tart'

Curley's Wife

Aunt Clara

The woman from Weed
23 What is the name of Curley's Wife?
Clara

Colleen

Beatrice

She is never named.
24 According to Crooks, what would happen to Lennie without George?
He would live like an animal.

He would be unable to support himself.

He would be sent to an insane asylum.

He would end up killing himself.
25 According to Curley's wife, under what condition do men speak to her?
When she offers sexual favors.

When they are alone.

When she behaves like a proper wife.

When Curley is around.

OF MICE AND MEN CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT ESSAY HOOK HELP??

By a "hook" do you mean something in your introduction to attract the reader? I'm not sure this is necessary if you are doing an academic expository. Still , here is my take on the relationship:

George has to look out for Lennie and take care of...

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what are the differences between the movie and the book?

There are actually two film versions of this novella. One is from 1939 and the other from 1992. I'll assume you are referring to 1992.

Candy never came into the room when Lennie and Crooks were talking to each other.

Lennie's hallucination...

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How do the impairments the some of the characters have influence or reflect their roles in the novel?

I think many of the characters in this novella have impairments to reflect their humanity. Lennie is mentally challenged, Candy feels old and useless, Curley's wife is merely a possession and Crooks has a physical impairment as well as his...

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